Enjoy an unforgettable early morning boat ride through rivers and mangroves as nature awakens around you. This tour combines the magic of birdwatching with the thrill of spotting crocodiles in their natural habitat.
Throughout the journey, you’ll have the chance to admire a wide variety of exotic birds fluttering freely and perching among the mangrove branches. Each sighting is a perfect opportunity to quietly approach in the boat and capture stunning photographs of every species you encounter along the way.
The crocodiles—majestic and captivating—are another highlight of this beautiful journey and offer a truly memorable wildlife experience.
Among the most popular bird species you might observe are: the tiger heron, boat-billed heron, kingfisher, roseate spoonbill, and many more.
Check the list of species documented in eBird.
“eBird is the largest citizen science project related to biodiversity in the world, with more than 100 million bird records contributed each year by eBirders around the globe. It is a collaborative initiative that involves hundreds of partner organizations, thousands of regional experts, and hundreds of thousands of users. eBird is managed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.”
$75 Adults | ¢35 Kids under 12 years | Kids under 5 years free
6:00 a.m. Tour – Morning Birdwatching The best time to observe birds in the tropics is, without a doubt, early in the morning. That’s why we invite you to our exclusive 6:00 a.m. tour. Our captain and guide—both knowledgeable experts in local birdlife—will be waiting to take you on an unforgettable journey.
You’ll ride in a spacious, covered boat with a capacity of 20 people, but the experience is kept intimate: only 4 to 6 guests per tour, all with a shared passion for birdwatching. It’s the perfect setting for quiet connection with nature and capturing stunning moments.
4:00 p.m. Tour – Sunset Birdwatching The second-best time of day for birdwatching is in the afternoon, when many birds return to roost in the mangroves.
Our sunset tour offers the chance to observe a wide variety of birds in flight, crocodiles in their natural habitat, and a spectacular sunset over the Pacific Ocean—right where the river meets the sea.
Appointments or services must be cancelled at least 24 hours in advance to avoid any penalties. If the cancellation is made within this timeframe, the amount previously paid will be refunded, minus any associated bank transaction fees.
Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance are non-refundable, except in cases of force majeure with proper justification.
We appreciate your understanding and your commitment to responsible scheduling.
Posted on S J10 August 2026Verified A wonderful flora and fauna-filled experience Victor is such a wonderful and very knowledgeable guide. He was very thorough and spoke to us a lot about Costa Rica history, flora, and fauna. We saw so many animals including: monkeys, frogs, variety of birds, insects, bats, and many interesting plant species inside Carara National Park. If you are in this area of Costa Rica I would highly recommend Victor as your guide in the parks!Posted on lunatunacan10 August 2026Verified Carara National Park with Victor very knowledgeable and showed up many animals . His knowledge of plants and trees put the eco system on perspective. Recommend!Posted on J L10 August 2026Verified Awesome wildlife tour experience Victor was extremely knowledgeable and warm. We saw dozens of classes and species of wildlife with him and got to get up close and personal using his telescope.Posted on Jim H21 June 2026Verified Victorious Victor had an amazing wealth of knowledge about the floor and fun of the Carrara national Park and above and beyond that is amazing human I would highly recommend anything that he is involvedPosted on donnatchloe2 June 2026Verified Tour of Carara National Park We were late (long story) and Vic patiently waited over an hour for us. He was kind and gracious and we enjoyed his expertise on the tour.Posted on Dreamer0676509148826 May 2026Verified AMAZING He is FANTASTIC! So meaningful and he really understands the land and its magic.Posted on Alberto O26 May 2026Verified Great experience Amazing experience. The Gide is very helpful and knowledgable.Posted on Ramesh M17 April 2026Verified Excellent He is very knowledgeable and explained the so beautifully we really enjoyedPosted on Odyssey806378 March 2026Verified Excellent birding tour guide Vic is a wonderful birding tour guide. He is friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and generous with his time. I took three birding tours with him, and he arranged all my transfers and lodging as well. Everything about the experience was great. Highly recommended.Posted on Leanna P25 January 2026Verified Beautiful Birds We spent two mornings with Victor touring Carara National Park and on the Tarcoles River on the bird and mangrove tour. We also had the privilege of visiting his farm for an impromptu bird and breakfast tour. Definitely highlights of our trip to Costa Rica! Victor is very knowledgeable and experienced . He does his utmost to ensure his guests have a memorable experience. Highly recommend. We hope to return in the future!